State Media: Dozens Killed in Stampede During Shanghai New Year’s Festivities

Published at 5:12 pm, December 31, 2014

Liufuyu/iStock/Thinkstock(SHANGHAI) — New Year’s celebrations got off to a tragic start in China when dozens were killed in a stampede.

At least 35 people are dead and 42 people injured at a waterfront celebration in downtown Shanghai, according to a report by CCTV America.

Sina News reports that authorities are working to rescue and aid the wounded among the massive crowd.

The cause of the stampede remains under investigation.